Brandon Fortino

The Brand Playbook with Brandon Fortino

Business EN ↓ 5 episodes

What does it really take to build a brand that people don’t just follow — but believe in? Welcome to The Brand Playbook with Brandon Fortino , the show where we break down the stories, psychology, and strategies behind today’s most magnetic founders, creators, and movements. Brandon is a founder, creative strategist, and storyteller on a mission to help leaders turn their story into a movement and their movement into a legacy. In each episode, you’ll get a look into: 1. The unfiltered stories behind iconic brands and cultural shifts 2. The hidden psychological levers that drive trust, loyalt...

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Brandon Fortino

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How to Find Your Ideal Target Audience When Building a Brand - EP 05 24.09.2025 14:20

In this episode of The Brand Playbook Podcast , host Brandon Fortino dives deep into one of the most important foundations of brand building: finding your ideal target audience. Brandon breaks down the practical steps to identify who you’re really speaking to, why narrowing your focus actually expands your opportunities, and how the best brands build lasting trust by understanding their audience b...

How This 23-Year-Old Built a 7-Figure Brand with Leo Valentino - EP 04 10.09.2025 31:47

At just 23, Leo Valentino built a 7-figure brand. But the road to success wasn’t as glamorous as it seems. In this episode, podcast host Brandon Fortino sits down with Leo to dive deep into his journey, from hustling in high school selling candy to building multimillion-dollar businesses and a massive online following. Leo opens up about the raw realities of dealing with ego, imposter syndrome,...

Find Power in Your Own Voice with Jessica Burgio – EP 03 03.09.2025 1:07:57

In this episode of The Brand Playbook Podcast, Brandon sits down with Jessica Burgio, speaker, author, and host of Unscripted , to talk about finding your voice and owning your story in both life and business. Jessica shares her journey from 20 years in the beauty industry to becoming a coach and podcaster who helps entrepreneurs show up authentically. She opens up about her own challenges with i...

What Happens When You Bet on Yourself with Andrew Gonzalez - EP 02 27.08.2025 1:22:11

In this episode, Brandon sits down with Andrew Gonzalez, Creative Director at Everbowl, to explore what happens when you decide to bet fully on yourself. Andrew opens up about his journey—from picking up a camera at 12 years old, to working with world-class entrepreneurs like David Meltzer, Ed Mylett, and Jeff Fenster. He shares the lessons he’s learned about resilience, mentorship, personal growt...

Welcome to the Brand Playbook Podcast 27.08.2025 3:31

In this very first episode, host Brandon Fortino sets the stage for what The Brand Playbook Podcast is all about. Brandon shares his vision for the show: breaking down the strategies, stories, and playbooks behind the world’s most impactful brands. From marketing leaders and creative directors to CEOs and founders, you’ll hear directly from the people building brands that stand out and stand the...